Teaching stand up jetskiing from a superyacht, key differences between stand ups and sit down PWC (personal watercraft), course programming, key teaching points, hints and tips.

1. superyachtpwc.eu

2.  Background
 Key differences between stand up & sit downs
 Safety elements - killcords, personal kit/clothing
 Course programming
 Key teaching points
 Fault diagnosis
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3. Kawasaki SXR 800cc
Yamaha Superjet 700cc
Benelli Extreme (180hp) &
Dynamic (135hp) 4-stroke
(ex-Hydrospace)
Seadoo 3D 110hp
Polaris Octane 800cc

4.  2-stroke
 No storage
 Minimum speed
 Tiring
 Visibility
 Bilge
 Area of safe operation
 4-stroke
 Storage = safety kit
 Stable at rest
 Clear Visibility

5. Sit-down
Stand up
Time
Performance
/Effort

6.  Are yours fit for purpose?
Risks of pull fasten variety
coming off:
Preference to use
those with velcro
attachments

7.  Lots of time covering ‘drag start & kneeling’ – safety
 Additional breaks/rest periods
 Personal kit
 IRPCS practical - completed in kneeling position to
allow for reduced speed required & stability.

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Introduction to
the PWC,
steering system
& controls
Introduction to
the PWC,
steering system
& controls
(Launching)
Personal kit &
Buoyancy
(Launching)
Personal kit &
Buoyancy
Deep water starts
(drag)
Deep water starts
(drag)
Getting underway
- drag to kneel
Getting underway
- drag to kneel
Kneeling - trim,
balance, steering
Kneeling - trim,
balance, steering
Kneel to stand,
back to kneel
Kneel to stand,
back to kneel
Standing - box
course (1 PW)
Standing - box
course (1 PW)
Stopping
distances
Stopping
distances
IRPCS (theory)IRPCS (theory) IRPCS practicalIRPCS practical Box course tight
corners
Box course tight
corners Slalom courseSlalom course

9.  Deep water / Drag start:Deep water / Drag start:
 Chest/torso as far up the tray as possible
 Head up for good visibility/look out
 Arms close to torso and resting on gunwales not
inside or outside tray.
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10.  Approximately 10knots for stability
 Push up off forearms (resting on gunwhales)
 Push down on handlebars/pole
 One movement
 Try to get knees as far forward in tray as possible
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11.  Maintain a reasonable speed for stability
 Weight forward
 Pole down
 Blip throttle to retain stability
 Practice turning using handlebars
 Progress to leaning into turn
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12.  Maintain a higher speed, 10 knots +
 Blip throttle for stability
 Leave pole down, push down on handlebars to lift body
 One fluid movement
 Once upright select stance (see next slide) & raise pole
 Plant weight onto feet/in tray not on handlebars
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13.  Slight crouch
 Knees slightly bent (shock absorbers)
 Low centre of gravity
 Arms relaxed
 Surf vs. Freestyle
 Which foot forward?

14. • One foot forward, one foot back,
wide stance
• Regular = Left foot forward
• Goofy = Right foot forward
• Dominant foot at BACK of tray
Some riders will remain in the
same stance, others will change
their lead foot according to the
turn direction.

15. What is it?
Both feet at back of tray
Pros: Allows you to pump in
order to hop/gain height.
Cons: unstable in lumpy
conditions

16.  Start by turning with handlebars, follow with weight
adjustments
 Start with wide turns & progressively get tighter
 Reduce height/centre of balance through corner
 Allow leading knee to drop forward & down into
corner to encourage good balance, stability and
tighter turns.
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17.  Speed = stability
 Blip throttle
 Stay loose (arms & chest) bars are for steering not
leaning on
 No stability under 10mph
 Like learning to ride a bike, go slow & you will
wobble
 Keep the ski under you at all times when steering

18. Struggling to get going (deep water start)?
Unable to hold on due to drag = Ensure upper
body is out of the water (put elbows on top side of
tray, with elbows tucked in towards core- no bat-
wings!)
Immediate loss of balance = getting up to
quickly /early.

19. When kneeling:
Weight too far back in tray, shift knees to front of
tray
When standing:
Weight too far back in tray - Put front foot forward
& apply pressure

20. Falling on a turn:
Get lower in the tray & keep the throttle on.
Remember to use the handlebars to turn BEFORE
you start leaning into it.
Steer then lean
Back end sliding out on turn:
Put more weight in the back of the tray to allow the
keel to grip

21. Falling to the inside of the turn?
Turn hard to the inside & drop your weight low
quickly
Falling to the outside of the turn?
Turn hard to the outside & get your weight low
quickly

22.  We offer onboard crew training.
 Minimum 1 day - following the RYA PWC
proficiency course syllabus on a stand up.
 If you are currently an instructor, an update/CPD
session can be included in this.
 Teaching/training resources available to purchase
 Visit www.superyachtpwc.eu or email us at
info@superyachtpwc.eu for more information
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